Sri Vijaya Puram, July 20: The Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) has announced the appointment of Mr. M. Vinod, Director of Modern Tours & Travels, Port Blair, and Chapter Head ABTO, Andaman and Lakshadweep as the Vice President (Honorary) of its National Advisory Board for the term 14 July 2025 to 09 December 2026.
This prestigious appointment recognizes Mr. Vinod’s outstanding contributions to the promotion of tourism, across the Asia-Pacific region. His consistent efforts in advancing sustainable and meaningful tourism have earned him respect and admiration from industry leaders and tourism stakeholders.
In his new role, Mr. Vinod will be working alongside the ABTO leadership team to strengthen global tourism ties and enhance cooperation among tour operators worldwide. His appointment is also seen as a significant opportunity to bring greater visibility to the Andaman Islands as a most sought tourism destination worldwide.
The Managing Committee of ABTO extended their warm greetings and expressed confidence in Mr. Vinod’s ability to further the association’s mission of humanity, peace, and cultural unity through responsible tourism.